Otitis externa is a common ear infection that is also known as "swimmer's ear." It develops in the inner ear. In some cases, otitis externa can spread to the outer ear and surrounding tissue, including the bones of the jaw and face. This infection...

Chronic swimmer's ear is an ear condition in which the outer ear and ear canal become infected, swollen, or irritated. The disorder often results from having water trapped in your ear after swimming. The ear's structure and the water left in the e...